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Dr. Michael Maurer
Oct 20, 2025
Augusta, GA – Dr. Michael Maurer, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, Retired, of Augusta, Georgia, was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 20, 2025.
Michael was a graduate of Northwestern University School of Orthodontics. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Augusta.
Michael was the devoted and cherished husband of his wife Marsha Maurer, who survives...
Judy Barber
Oct 19, 2025
Judy Barber entered into rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, after a 5-year battle with cancer. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on June 8, 1943, to the late T.I. and Edith Barber.
Judy graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1961 and then attended Augusta College. She retired from the United States Postal Service. Judy enjoyed antiquing, attending estate...
Rufus Eugene Hilliard
Oct 19, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Sunday, October 19, 2025, Mr. Rufus Eugene Hilliard, 92, loving husband of the late Betty Jo Hilliard.
Rufus was a lifelong native of Augusta, GA. He served in the United States Army and worked in the Local 150 Pipefitters Union for 70 years who had a hard work ethic and was always committed. He...
Katsumi Ito Pottorff
Oct 19, 2025
Mrs. Katsumi Ito Pottorff, 93, beloved wife of Donald Pottorff, entered into rest on October 19, 2025.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Almut Tirpitz Jackson
Oct 16, 2025
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Almut K. Tirpitz Jackson, 90, beloved and dedicated mother, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2025.
Born July 18, 1935 in Nuremberg, Germany, she devoted her life to her family. She dedicated 40+ years of service to the Richmond County Board of Education.
Family members include her children: Victoria Maria Jackson Carinda, Gunther Jackson, and Adrian Jackson; seven...
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Dunaway Lee
Oct 15, 2025
North Augusta, SC – Entered into rest on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Dunaway Lee, 98.
A charter member of Bethlehem Advent Christian Church, she taught and nurtured many young children in the nursery class for several decades. The entirety of her adult life was marked by extending the love, compassion and grace she experienced through Christ. She cared...
Juanita Hess Duke
Oct 15, 2025
Mrs. Juanita Hess Duke, 94, beloved wife of the late James E. Duke, entered into rest on October 15, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Rev. Bronson Duke officiating.
Mrs. Duke was born in Bloomington, WV to the late Elihue Prince Hess and the late Rinda Rose Moore Hess.
Mrs....
Thelma "Starr" Magness
Oct 13, 2025
Augusta, GA – Thelma “Starr” Magness was born on March 7, 1951, and raised in Aiken, South Carolina, where she graduated from Aiken High School. Her adventurous spirit and love for the ocean led her to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she enjoyed a vibrant chapter of her life. Eventually, she returned closer to home, settling in Hilton Head, South Carolina,...
Kevin Thomas Mele
Oct 13, 2025
Augusta, GA – Kevin Thomas Mele, 68, entered into rest on Monday, October 13, 2025.
A native of Brooklyn, New York, Kevin had relocated to Augusta recently to be near his family. After retiring from his career as a Fire Safety Director, Kevin enjoyed fishing, model trains, and operating his CB radio.
Family members include his sister: Catherine Cooper (Roger), nieces and...
Garland Walter Fyffe
Oct 12, 2025
Evans, GA – Garland Walter Fyffe, 85, entered into rest on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Garland was a devoted and faithful husband to his beloved wife of 63 years, Dagmar S. Fyffe, a bond that stood as a testament to enduring love and commitment.
Garland lived a wonderful life, full of love, service, dedication and loyalty to his country and family....
Frank Hoover
Oct 11, 2025
Franklin “Frank” George Hoover, 92, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. Frank Hoover was the beloved husband of Patricia Jean Hoover, together for over 50 years.
Born in Milton, Pennsylvania, Frank proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, he built a long and respected...
Phyllis Ann Green
Oct 10, 2025
Mrs. Phyllis Ann Green, age 86, of Evans, Georgia, passed away Friday, October 10, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Donald Green, who passed away on April 19, 2025.
A native of Marion, Illinois, where she graduated from Marion High School. Phyllis had lived in the Augusta, Georgia, area for many years. She was a loving and devoted...
Frances M. Ferrara
Oct 9, 2025
Evans, GA – With deep sadness and loss, the family of Frances M. Ferrara, age 95, announces her passing and homecoming on October 9th, 2025, in Evans, GA. She was married to the love of her life, the late Anthony J. Ferrara Jr. for 71 years before he passed in 2021. She lived the last 18 months at Thrive Assisted...
Glenn Mankin
Oct 9, 2025
Raymond Glenn Mankin, known to most as Glenn, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at the age of 88 in Augusta, Georgia. Glenn was born in East Palestine, Ohio on February 12, 1937, to Raymond Lott and Theresa Marie Mankin. He married his high school sweetheart, Janice Rae Wilhelm, in East Palestine on June 16, 1956. He graduated from...
Judy Whitworth Groves
Oct 4, 2025
Judy Whitworth Groves, 83, entered into rest on Saturday, October 4, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Married for nearly sixty years, Judy cherished her family and leaves behind a legacy of service, integrity, and unconditional love. She met life’s challenges with faith, humor, and grace.
A native of Columbus, Georgia, Judy graduated from Auburn University. She met...
Barbara Dockery Young
Oct 4, 2025
Lincolnton, GA – Barbara Dockery Young, 67, entered into rest Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Barbara was born and raised in Coffee County, GA. She attended Georgia Southern College, where she earned a master’s degree in Recreational Therapy. She worked at Grace Wood State School and Hospital. She later received an additional master’s degree in special education from Augusta College. She played...
Barbara "Bobbie" Hamilton Jenkins
Oct 3, 2025
Barbara "Bobbie" Hamilton Jenkins, 81, wife of the late Warren “Wink” Frank Jenkins, Jr., entered into rest on Friday, October 3, 2025 peacefully surrounded by her family.
A native and lifelong resident of Augusta, Bobbie was the daughter of the late Emma Ilderton and Hugh Lamar Hamilton, Sr., who was known for being elected the city’s youngest mayor. She worked in...
Richard Murphy
Oct 1, 2025
Augusta, GA – Rich Murphy, devoted husband to Allison Leonard Murphy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after facing a long and courageous battle with heart disease.
Rich lived life with a deep love for his family. He had a passion for cars, music, fine watches, and cherished every moment spent traveling to Folly Beach with “his girls.”
He is...
Col. (Ret.) Robert Henri LaFrance, PhD
Sep 29, 2025
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Monday, September 29, 2025, Col. Robert H. LaFrance, 81, husband of Jan LaFrance.
Bob LaFrance served over 23 years in the US Army with two tours of duty in Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star and a notable Citation from the Vietnamese government for his coordination and actions related to the mutual assistance...
Sara Gordon Bryan Williams
Sep 28, 2025
Sara Gordon Bryan Williams
“Sally”
March 6, 1939 - September 28, 2025
Sally Williams passed away September 28, 2025, at age 86. Sally was born March 6, 1939, to James Edward Bryan, junior and Sarah Gordon Bryan in Conway, South Carolina. She was raised in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, graduated from Myrtle Beach High School and attended the University of South Carolina where...
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